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Arcangeli Wines

Arcangeli Wines is a wine farm in Overberg, Western Cape. About 81 km from Cape Town.

81 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Arcangeli Wines: Italian-rooted hospitality on the Bot River N2

Arcangeli Wines is a family-owned estate at 112 N2, Roodeheuvel, Botrivier—an easy Overberg stop between Cape Town and Hermanus in the Walker Bay / Bot River wine country. Owner-founder Alessandro (Sandro) Arcangeli frames the project as a bridge from Rome’s hills to the Cape mountains: Italian family hospitality, homemade food, and boutique wines with Italian-leaning reds alongside Cape whites. Official site: arcangeliwines.co.za. Estate contact: +27 71 183 7025 · info@arcangeliwines.com. Family Restaurant reservations: +27 64 999 7114.

Unlike appointment-only neighbours, Arcangeli publishes open tasting-room hours, a family restaurant, guest suites, and an events offering—making it one of the more visitor-complete Bot River addresses on the N2.

Wine tasting room: Tuesday to Saturday

The official tasting page lists the tasting room Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 15:00. Guests can select wines from the boutique range in a classic room with views over the property. Published options on that page include a signature flight (select four wines) and per-wine tasting, plus premium house wine by the glass and an antipasto platter for two; food platters to pair with tastings are available on request. Groups of eight or more need a reservation confirmed at least 48 hours ahead.

Always re-check arcangeliwines.co.za/wine-tasting/ before you go—small estates update fees and menus. Phone 071 183 7025 for group bookings and current availability.

The Family Restaurant: Wednesday to Sunday mornings and lunches

The Family Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday from 08:30 to 15:00, per the estate homepage. It is positioned as hearty homemade food in a setting that feels like family hospitality rather than a formal fine-dining temple—aligned with Sandro’s stated love of sharing happy moments over wine and food. Reserve on 064 999 7114. Note the slight mismatch with tasting days: restaurant runs Wed–Sun; tasting room Tue–Sat—plan which offer you need on Monday (typically quieter / confirm) versus Sunday (restaurant, not tasting room per published tasting hours).

Italian-style reds and the listed boutique range

Arcangeli’s homepage showcases labels that signal the house style:

  • Romulus Nebbiolo — Sandro’s first-generation Italian heritage wine; named for the founder of Rome. Estate copy describes a Cape Nebbiolo from Breede River valley fruit, aimed at a luminous, elegant expression rather than a Barolo clone chase.
  • Pellegrini Merlot Mataro — a red blend nodding to Mediterranean pairing culture.
  • Syracuse Syrah — Syrah for spice and structure on cool Overberg days.
  • Vesta Sémillon — a white counterpoint in the boutique line-up.

These are the wines the estate puts forward publicly; vintages, prices, and flight composition change—verify on the site or in the tasting room. Do not assume every Italian variety or sparkling style is always on pour unless the estate lists it.

Guest suites and events on the farm

Arcangeli offers luxury self-catering guest suites (the accommodation page describes four fully equipped suites with kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, Wi‑Fi, private patios, and related amenities) nestled in vine-covered hills at the foot of the Hottentots Holland range. Guests can eat at the restaurant and enjoy mountain views from their own patio. The estate also markets an intimate function and wedding venue. For rates, deposits, and long-stay options, use the official accommodation page and email info@arcangeliwines.com or call 071 183 7025—published figures can change.

Getting there and fitting Bot River into a Walker Bay trip

Address for navigation: 112 N2 Roodeheuvel Farm, Arcangeli Wines, Botrivier. The farm sits conveniently just off the national road, so it works as:

  • a mid-journey lunch and tasting stop Cape Town ↔ Hermanus,
  • a Bot River overnight with restaurant breakfast/lunch built in,
  • a wedding or small-function venue with on-site wine and rooms.

Pair with appointment-only Bot River farms (such as Anysbos) on other days, or continue to Hemel-en-Aarde for Pinot and Chardonnay density after your N2 stop.

Practical snapshot

OfferPublished detail
Tasting roomTue–Sat 10:00–15:00
Family RestaurantWed–Sun 08:30–15:00 · 064 999 7114
Estate / stay / events071 183 7025 · info@arcangeliwines.com
Websitehttps://arcangeliwines.co.za/
Address112 N2 Roodeheuvel, Botrivier

Arcangeli is for travellers who want Italian-accented Cape wine, a family table, and the option to sleep on the farm—without pretending every Bot River cellar works the same way. Confirm hours and book groups or suites directly with the estate.

Why Bot River suits an Italian-Cape story

Bot River’s cooler Overberg climate and N2 accessibility give Arcangeli a practical stage: travellers already moving between Cape Town and the whale coast can stop without a long detour, while the mountain backdrop supplies the “romance of place” the family narrative needs. Nebbiolo is scarce in South Africa; featuring Romulus signals identity more than volume. Merlot–Mataro and Syrah broaden the red conversation for guests who want familiar Cape and Rhône cues beside the Italian outlier, and Vesta Sémillon keeps a serious white on the table for lunch pairings at The Family Restaurant.

Weddings and smaller functions benefit from the same cluster—tasting room, restaurant kitchen, and suites on one farm—so celebration guests are not shuttled across town. Still, verify seasonal capacity and deposit rules on the accommodation page before you promise a date to a bridal party.

For a Bot River tasting circuit, Arcangeli is the open-hours anchor; book quieter appointment farms around it rather than expecting every neighbour to match Tue–Sat 10–15.

Things to do at Arcangeli Wines

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting

    Official wine-tasting page: classic tasting room with views; select four wines from signature boutique range R40 pp; or R10 per wine; Premium House Wine R80 per glass; Antipasto platter serves 2 R160; other food platters on request. Groups of 8+ require reservation confirmed ≥48h ahead. — Booking/contact: 071 183 7025 / info@arcangeliwines.com

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (The Family Restaurant)

    Official homepage: open Wednesday–Sunday 08:30–15:00; reservations 064 999 7114. Italian / homemade fare with estate wines.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Antipasto / food platters

    Official accommodation: four fully equipped luxury self-catering suites (kitchen, en-suite, DSTV, air-con, WiFi, private patio); from R1,495 per suite per night including breakfast (1–2 guests sharing); Room 5 R1,800/night; extra bed R300/night; children under 6 free; long-term from R16,500/month; 50% deposit.

    Booking: 071 183 7025 / info@arcangeliwines.com

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Places to stay

    Stay (self-catering guest suites)

    Official functions: venue hire R25,000 (VAT incl.) exclusive Fri 16:00–Sun 12:00 (venue, chapel, gardens, parking); indoor up to 60 + outdoor ~20; no longer have dedicated in-house functions team; décor/styling client-organised; catering/wine/bar can still be provided.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Weddings & events

    Events / weddings (venue hire)

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Notable wines

Italian-style reds; Cap Classique

Visiting with kids

The Family Restaurant serves hearty homemade food Wed–Sun in a setting that "feels like family"; children under 6 stay free in the guest rooms.

Possible with kids. About 72 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Casual food

Arcangeli Wines scores 1 as a limited stop built around The Family Restaurant — hearty homemade food Wednesday to Sunday 08:30–15:00 in a setting the estate describes as feeling like family — about 72 min from Cape Town without traffic. Reservations: 064 999 7114. No kids menu or play area is stated on official pages, so plan for a sit-down homemade meal rather than a playground stop. Accommodation notes that children under 6 stay free in guest rooms (guest-only detail — not scored for day visitors). Come with toddlers or tweens when you want a relaxed lunch, book the restaurant before you drive, and pair it with a fuller Walker Bay farm if the kids still need to burn energy afterwards.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
Is there a restaurant?

Yes — The Family Restaurant Wed–Sun 08:30–15:00; reservations 064 999 7114.

Is there a kids menu or play area?

Neither is stated on official pages.

Do we need to book?

Yes — reservations are advised for the restaurant.

Nearby with children

  • Wonderland Lifestyle Nursery Playpark / Spraypark — Splash park, Sandbaai / Hermanus · 20 km Website
  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve — Walk or hike, Hermanus · 18 km Website
  • Elgin Railway Market — Farm stall, Elgin / Grabouw · 19 km
  • Peregrine Farm Stall — Farm stall, Grabouw · 19 km

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Walker Bay. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Staying here

Four luxury self-catering suites (plus Room 5) on a Bot River wine estate with breakfast included from R1,495 and under-6s free.

Place to stay. About 72 min from Cape Town. 62 min from the airport. Arcangeli Wines Guest Rooms|Room 5.

Guesthouse, Self-catering. Sleeps 2 (+extra bed R300; under-6 free) a unit. 5 units. From R1495 (per suite per night incl breakfast (1–2 guests sharing); Room 5 R1800/night; long-term from R16500/month).

BreakfastRestaurantKitchenKids welcome

vine-covered hills at foot of Hottentots-Holland; private patio mountain views

Arcangeli Wines offers luxury guest accommodation among vine-covered hills at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland mountains in Bot River / Walker Bay.

Properties: Arcangeli Wines Guest Rooms, Room 5.

At a glance

  • Stay type: guesthouse / self-catering suites
  • Units: 5 suites/rooms (typically 2 guests; extra bed available; under-6s free)
  • Amenities: breakfast included; fully kitted kitchen; en-suite; DSTV; air-con; Wi-Fi; private patio; The Family Restaurant on estate; wine tasting
  • Kids: welcome
  • Rates: official page figures were undated at last check — enquire for a current quote
  • Booking: direct

Suits couples who want breakfast and a restaurant without driving into Hermanus.

Before you book

  • The listed rate is per suite per night incl breakfast (1–2 guests sharing); room 5 r1800/night; long-term from r16500/month. Confirm the season before you compare.
Is breakfast included at Arcangeli?

Yes — breakfast is included with the guest suites.

Are children welcome?

Yes; under-6s stay free (extra bed charged for older children — confirm current policy).

Are rates dated?

Official accommodation rates were undated on 5 October 2026 — request a quote.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Walker Bay. With kids. Weddings.

Weddings here

Intimate weekend-exclusive chapel & garden wedding venue (60 guests) with in-house catering and on-site suites, R25,000

Hosts weddings. Up to 60 seated. About 72 min from Cape Town. 62 min from the airport. From R25,000 (VAT inclusive) venue hire.

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringChapelExclusive useOutdoorIndoor

Indoor function venue, chapel, gardens (plus The Family Restaurant on site)

On-site chapel; gardens

Vine-covered hills at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland mountains; mountain-peak views from suites

Arcangeli Wines describes itself as an intimate function and wedding venue, set among vine-covered hills at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland mountains. Couples get the venue, chapel and gardens to themselves for the weekend.

At a glance

  • Capacity: 60 indoors (+20 outdoor seating)
  • Spaces: indoor function venue; chapel; gardens; The Family Restaurant on site
  • Exclusive use: venue, chapel, gardens and parking from Friday 16:00 to Sunday 12:00
  • Catering: all catering, wine service and bar managed in-house (charged separately)
  • Stay: four luxury self-catering suites plus a fifth room
  • Suppliers: décor, styling, extra furniture, DJ, photographer and coordinator arranged by the couple

Arcangeli no longer has a dedicated in-house functions team, so budget for your own coordinator.

Price: Weekend venue hire R25 000, VAT inclusive, as listed on the venue's current functions page (undated; checked 5 October 2026). Catering is extra.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • Decor, styling, extra furniture, DJs, photographers and coordinators arranged independently by client
  • Venue hire R25,000 VAT incl for Fri 16:00-Sun 12:00 exclusive access (current functions page, undated; read 2026-10-05). Catering extra.
How many guests can Arcangeli seat?

60 indoors, with a further 20 outdoor seats.

Does Arcangeli have a chapel?

Yes. Exclusive use includes the chapel, gardens and venue.

What does an Arcangeli wedding cost?

The current functions page lists R25 000 VAT inclusive for weekend exclusive venue hire (page undated; checked 5 October 2026). Catering is extra, so ask for a dated quote.

Is there a wedding coordinator?

No. The estate no longer has an in-house functions team, so couples arrange their own coordinator and suppliers.

Can guests stay at Arcangeli?

Yes, in four luxury self-catering suites and a fifth room.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Walker Bay. With kids. Stay. Tours.

Tours that stop here

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Questions before you go

Where is Arcangeli Wines?

Arcangeli Wines is at 112 N2, Roodeheuvel Farm, Botrivier, in Overberg. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–130 minutes.

When is Arcangeli Wines open?

Open Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 71 183 7025 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Arcangeli Wines?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 71 183 7025 for fees.

Can I eat at Arcangeli Wines?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Can I stay over at Arcangeli Wines?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 71 183 7025 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Cape South Coast → Overberg

Overberg is the broader Cape South Coast district around Bot River, Theewater, Greyton and Klein River — cooler country between Elgin, Hermanus and the Riviersonderend mountains.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-34.233
Longitude
19.22
Elevation
55 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.4 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
14% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
49.2 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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